pinkbubbly: July 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

New Office

This is my new workstation in new office. Just a few floors up from the current one. Still same building same location and still in KL and still have to stuck in traffic jam! haha. Nothing much I have in my desk. What I need is stock up some food. kekeke

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

All Work And No Rest all for what?

A long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered.

Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible.

When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible.

Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying.

Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself."

The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health, time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love.

One day when we look back, we will realize that we don't really need that much, but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed.

Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition.
Life is definitely not about work!
Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.
Life is a balance of Work and Play, Family and Personal time.
You have to decide how you want to balance your Life.

Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts.
Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the whole aim of human existence.

So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature. Life is fragile , Life is short. Do not take Life for granted. Live a balanced lifestyle and enjoy Life!

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Sis New House

My sisters in Perth just bought a new house. They are moving in soon in 2 weeks time. I can't wait visit them and stay in the new house! What's cool is the house with swimming pool! See the pic!!

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

I was pissed

Because of someone's conveniences I have to sacrifice. Heard about ppl's happiness build on other's pain? By this morning I still pissed until I wrote an email out to voice out my situation. Things get better after. The wonder of my email. Pissed because I lost 2 permanent classes for 1 class but end up I didn't get any. Lucky I got xpeace advice me to send an email to tell the story. Lucky I did, else I will not have it back.

Last night I felt appreciate by gym members. I let go yesterday's class because of the opportunity given else where (at first I don get the class but now I got it back). However how I wish I can have both at the same time which I suppose to have. But now is the fact so I have to choose one. The monday class @ Jaya33 last night was my 2nd and last time taught there. I enjoyed it. Hope the members do as well. Met one of the member that joined the class later, she recognize me, talked to me and ask me will she sees me next week. Suppose I can tell her "yeah, you will see me 2 weeks later as I will alternating the class". But too bad I have to say "sorry dear, it was my last time teaching here, starting next month will not be me anymore". It sad right? You know that someone looking forward for your class but you don't have one for them. She even introduce herself to me and ask my name. Said will see me next time if see me. so nice :)

Another member met in the gym last night who used to join my cardio wave class in jaya33 on Friday. The class was cut due to cost cutting. She came and ask me, why never see me teach anymore. I told her the truth. Then she said why no teach again. She some more said my class fun. And she only join mine and the other wave instructor's class on other day. I feel flattered hearing this. Although no longer teaching cardio wave but still got member remember me and wish I teach back can make you feel grateful. There is another time I replaced cardio wave 2 weeks back, told them just replacement and only day I teach. One of the girl ask me why don't teach cardio wave, ask me teach lah. But I have no choice to tell her no class for me so I don't teach lor. Happy that at least got members appreciate me. It is a big motivation for the passion. I know there are preferences for anybody. I hope I can be their preference all the while. Will do all my best.

I'm quite nervous for next week onwards taking over the class offered. I hope I can maintain it, bring my best to the class. wish me luck. *finger cross*

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

What is Love & Marriage

One of the best explanations of Love & Marriage.......

One day, Plato asked his teacher, "What is love? How can I find it?"

His teacher answered, "There is a vast wheat field in front. Walk

forward without turning back, and pick only one stalk. If you find the

most magnificent stalk, then you have found love." Plato walked

forward, and before long, he returned with empty hands, having picked

nothing.

His teacher asked, "Why did you not pick any stalk?" Plato answered,

"Because I could only pick once, and yet I could not turn back. I did

find the most magnificent stalk, but did not know if there were any

better ones ahead, so I did not pick it. As I walked further, the

stalks that I saw were not as good as the earlier one, so I did not

pick any in the end.

His teacher then said, "And that is love."

On another day, Plato asked his teacher, "What is marriage? How can I

find it?" His teacher answered, "There is a thriving forest in front.

Walk forward without turning back, and chop down only one tree. If you

find the tallest tree, then you have found marriage".

Plato walked forward, and before long, he returned with a tree. The

tree was not thriving, and it was not tall either. It was only an

ordinary tree. His teacher asked "Why did you chop down such an

ordinary tree?" Plato answered, "Because of my previous experience. I

had walked through the field, but returned with empty hands. This

time, I saw this tree, and I felt that it was not bad, so I chopped it

down and brought it back. I did not want to miss the opportunity."

His teacher then said, "And that is marriage. You see son, Love is the

most beautiful thing to happen to a person, it's an opportunity but

you don't realise its worth when you have it but only when it's gone

like the field of stalks. Marriage like the tree you chopped, it's a

compromise."

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Monday, July 13, 2009

A Small Touching Story

A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his
5-year old son waiting for him at the door.

SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'

DAD: 'Yeah sure, what is it?' replied the man.

SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'

DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?'
the man said angrily.

SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an
hour?'

DAD: 'If you must know, I make RM 100 an hour.'

SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.

SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow RM 50?'

The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you
can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then
you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about
why you are being so selfish. I work hard every day for such this
childish behavior.'

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little
boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some
money?

After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down and started to
think: Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that
Rs.50 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to
the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.
'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.

'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.

'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the
man.

'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the
Rs.50 you asked for.'

The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' He
yelled.

Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.
The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry
again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up
at his father.

'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father
grumbled.

'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied.

'Daddy, I have RM 100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?

Please come home early tomorrow I would like to have dinner with you'

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he
begged for his forgiveness.

It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We
should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some
time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.

Do remember to share that RM 100 worth of your time with someone you
love.

If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily
replace us in a matter of days.

But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the
rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more
into work than to our family.

Value Relationships!!!!

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MAYONNAISE JAR AND 2 CUPS OF COFFEE

When things in your life seem almost too much to
Handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had
Some items in front of him.

When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very
Large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill
It with golf balls. He then asked the students if the
Jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and
Poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the
Golf balls. He then asked the students again if the
Jar was full they agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of San! D and p oured
It into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up
Everything else. He asked once more if the jar was
Full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from
Under the table and poured the entire contents into
The jar, effectively filling the empty space between
The sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided,
"I want you to recognize that this jar represents
Your life. The golf balls are the important things-
God, family, children, health,
Friends, and your favorite passions--things that if
Everything else was lost and only they remained your
Life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your
Job, your house, and your car.

The sand is everything else -- the small stuff.

If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued,
"there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The! Same G oes for life. If you spend all your time
And energy on the small stuff, you will never have
Room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your
Happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get
Medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner.
There will always be time to clean
The house and fix the disposal."

Take care of the golf balls first -- the things that
Really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just
Sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what
The coffee represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just
Goes to show you that no matter how full your life may
Seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of
Coffee with a friend."

Please share this with someone you care about.

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